Clinical Research Practitioner

Medway NHS Foundation Trust; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Maidstone is seeking a proactive individual to join the R&I Department. The role includes assisting in the management of research projects, ensuring recruitment targets are met, and liaising with researchers to promote Trust research activities. Ideal candidates will demonstrate adherence to NHS and Trust policies while prioritizing participant well-being in research. Apply today to contribute to groundbreaking research efforts.

Responsibilities

• Set up processes leading to confirmation of capacity and capability.
• Deliver agreed recruitment targets.
• Address any queries.
• Maintain liaison with external and internal researchers and institutions.

Job description

Post Overview

Working as part of the R&I Department, the post holder will assist in delivery of the Trust's research portfolio. The individual will assist in management of research projects and this can include: set up processes (leading to confirmation of capacity and capability), delivery of agreed recruitment target, addressing any queries. Will liaise with external and internal researchers and institutions to advise about Trust research processes and promote Trust research activities. All activities must be undertaken in accordance with the NHS, Trust and other relevant policies and procedures, ensuring the well‑being of participants within research at all times.

The Department is committed to meeting national, local, contractual and other deadlines and post holder is expected to contribute to achieving these.

The post is funded by the SE Regional Research Delivery Network (SE RRDN) and only supports research activities. This does not include the delivery of any aspect of standard clinical care.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up processes leading to confirmation of capacity and capability.
• Deliver agreed recruitment targets.
• Address any queries.
• Maintain liaison with external and internal researchers and institutions, advising about Trust research processes and promoting Trust research activities.

About the Department

The Research and Innovation Department at Medway Hospital is a growing area with an excellent reputation. Since 2013, the Trust R&I contributed the highest number of participants in clinical research among the other organisations in Kent, Surrey and Sussex Clinical Research Network.

We aim to offer as many patients as possible the opportunity to take part in cutting edge research, allowing them to receive and contribute to the treatments of the tomorrow.

Our Values

Our values are Bold, Every Person Counts, Sharing and Open, Together. It is important that you understand and refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust.

We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.

Apply Today

To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today.